Avabhrita, Avabhṛta: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Avabhrita means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Avabhṛta can be transliterated into English as Avabhrta or Avabhrita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«previous next»] — Avabhrita in Purana glossary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index

Avabhṛta (अवभृत).—The concluding bath of a sacrifice;1 of of Soma.2

  • 1) Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa I. 2. 24; Vāyu-purāṇa 103. 40-42.
  • 2) Matsya-purāṇa 23. 23; Vāyu-purāṇa 90. 26.
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context information

The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Avabhrita in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Avabhṛta (ಅವಭೃತ):—[noun] = ಅವಭೃಥ [avabhritha].

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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